What is the meaning of convulsive?

adjective

  • Affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm.
    • usage: "convulsive motions"; "his body made a spasmodic jerk"; "spastic movements"
  • Resembling a convulsion in being sudden and violent.
    • usage: "a convulsive rage"; "convulsive laughter"
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